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9 June 2021: This was the teams first actual day of work. Priority for the days was to crack the hatches open and get the tracks broken.

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1H CO LCol Finney and project volunteers

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Ok, this is what you have to do.

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Idler Adjuster to loosen track

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Some precision work

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There is always one stubborn nut

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Needs some leverage

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Finally the track is broken

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Cutting off the plaques for safe keeping

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Doubt we will obey this sign

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When in doubt, give it a good whack.

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Cracking open the Driver's hatch

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Driver's seat

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Cracking open the crew commanders hatch.

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Junk

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More junk

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How the heck did we get a nest in here

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Gunner's position

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Cutting the welds on the co-driver's hatch

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Cracking open the co-driver's hatch

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Mister Safety Shoe donated a pair of safety boots to all 20 volunteers

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Temporary Home at Fanshaw.JPG

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Treasure found inside.JPG

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12 June 2021: saw the team:

Assessing the interior cleaning to be done
Sanding down the Tac Signs and lettering to try and find the original markings
Breaking up the tracks into 4 foot lengths for storage